Iran seizes South Korean ship

 Iran seizes South Korean ship

• Iran has seized a South Korean merchant ship in the Persian Gulf and detained its crew.

• According to Iranian media, the Revolutionary Guards navy has seized a South Korean chemical ship in the Persian Gulf for spreading water pollution.

• South Korean officials have confirmed the incident, saying Iranian forces have intercepted a chemical-laden ship off the coast of Oman with 20 crew members on board.

• South Korea has demanded that Iran immediately release the crew, including the ship.

• Iran has accused the South Korean ship of violating international law and protocol.

• On the other hand, the British news agency says that this action by Iran has taken place at a time when South Korean banks have frozen Iranian funds due to US sanctions, which has caused tension between the two countries.